The Corner Bar

38-01 69 Street, Queens, NY 11377

American

Last inspected: Mar 14, 2026

Score

High Risk

Inspectors have visited The Corner Bar three times, with records going back to 2023. The Corner Bar was last inspected on Mar 14, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around six violations each.

“Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

That's lower than the typical Queens restaurant, which scores around 75. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.

Inspections

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Minor latest

Inspection History

Mar 14, 2026

Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Swollen, leaking, rusted or otherwise damaged canned food to be returned to distributor not segregated from intact product and clearly labeled do not use

09A

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.

06C

Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of tcs foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.

04J

Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)

19-06

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

“choking first aid” poster not posted. “alcohol and pregnancy” warning sign not posted. resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.

20-04

Oct 22, 2024

Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.

04H

Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

06F

20-04

Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information

20-08

Jun 1, 2023

Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.

04H

Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)

19-06

Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.

08C

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Flavored tobacco products sold, offered for sale

15-21

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Corner Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Corner Bar on file is from Mar 14, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Corner Bar?

Across the inspection record, “evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Corner Bar.

How does The Corner Bar compare to other restaurants in Queens?

The Corner Bar most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.

Has The Corner Bar's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Corner Bar have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at The Corner Bar means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is The Corner Bar inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Corner Bar is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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